Welcome to L'Auberge Chez François, our French country inn a short distance from the nation's capital that has captivated visitors for over 64 years. L'Auberge Chez François is the ideal spot to celebrate special moments, private parties, luncheons, weddings and cooking demonstrations. Our menu is extensive and full of the flavors of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. Excellent food and service, attention to detail and a casually elegant atmosphere are hallmarks that have made L'Auberge Chez François a Washington favorite! We hope that you will enjoy your visit with us. Should you not see your preferred time to dine with us, please call us at 703-759-3800.

L'Auberge Chez Francois loves special events! From Cooking Demos and Lunches led by Chef Jacques Haeringer; to Wine, Champagne and Artisinal Beer Dinners with Paul and Alex, Our Garden to Table Grand Dinners on our lovely outdoor terrace; Our new music series dinners at L'Auberge events, and so many more. See our website for a complete list of our special events, and sign up for our monthly newsletter delivered right to your inbox! Our special events sell out quickly. Here's our link.

First time customer. Very good service and great atmosphere. Most of the food was excellent. Very rich food, highly seasoned (salty) on some servings. Bread pudding dessert outstanding. Overall very satisfied and would return again.

You should add to the above list for reasons to recommend it the following: The foreign ambience. It is like getting away to a French country inn. That feeling starts in the parking lot with the look of the exterior. France! And only minutes from my home.

This is a special occasion restaurant which we adore! Normally we like to sit in a gazebo on the patio. Their garden is beautiful & the fairy lights at night make it magical. But on a cold Autumn night we sat inside. The waiter was exceptional & one of few who can take a superb photo of us! The house Raspberry appertif is delicious with the bread & cottage cheese-chive spread. Complimentary pea soup, pureed carrots were also served. I loved the warm Roquefort & apple tart followed by a house salad, then Duo of tornados w/ seared foie gras. I also enjoyed a half bottle of Cotes du Rhone. Hubby ordered the foie gras served with a glass of late harvest wine. He continued with a roquefort salad, then rack of lamb. A cheese sorbet was good but not as refreshing as the usual fruit ones. We both swooned over our souffles: Grand Marnier with sabayon sauce for me & chocolate with chocolate sauce for him. A plate of cookies & choclate truffles appeared as we awaited our Cappuccino & French press. Looking forward to another sensational feast here soon!

I have been to L'Auberge Chez Francois numerous times to celebrate special occasions over the past forty years and had never been disappointed. I'll never be able to say that again! First, I had made a reservation on Open Table six weeks prior and confirmed it the previous day. When we arrived the maître d' appeared to not have our reservation. He actually made no verbal comment at all after asking my name the second time and it appeared that he asked a head waiter to just seat us at a table that was available. (Later I did receive the Open Table points). Our waiter Richard was very pleasant and helpful when we ordered our four course meals. The first course he served was the salad. I thought that was odd as I had always received the starter before the salad. After the salad he served the sorbet and said the main courses would be right out. So I asked when we were going to receive the starters. He seemed a bit surprised, but then served the starters and another sorbet prior to bringing the main course, which looked as if it had been waiting under a heat lamp while we ate our starters. Three of the four guests at our table are food service professionals. This was just not the exquisite treat I was expecting, especially for the one person who was visiting L'Auberge Chez Francois for the first time.

Incredibly wonderful ambiance, food and service. Perfectly paced delivery of each course (but be prepared to spend at least two hours at the table). Creative and flexible, especially with the desserts.

Pleasantly surprised for first visit at the warmth of the facility and the staff. Made me feel like they did not want me to leave. Thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and the live music. Terrific apple-rhum baba.

My husband and I had a wonderful romantic anniversary dinner together. The beautifully decorated dining room added to the ambiance. The service was excellent, and the food delicious. We will certainly return soon.

We've dined here many times, and the food and service is outstanding. There are several rooms to the restaurant, and this last time we were seated in one of the back rooms with a high ceiling and terrible acoustics. It made dinner conversation for our party of 4 difficult, especially for my 92-year-old aunt, who is hard of hearing and wears hearing aids. Ask for a quieter room in your reservation if you're looking for a better acoustic experience.

Arthur was attentive to food allergies and pleasant throughout. Each course was fresh and flavorful. The atmosphere is relaxed and charming with an elegant flair. Our first time but definitely looking forward to our next dining experience here.

This is by far my husband and my favorite restaurant. We have been coming here since before it wasin Great Falls and celebrate many birthday/anniversaries here. When it came time to plan my mother-in-law's 100th birthday and our cousin's 95th birthday, we celebrated both here and they both were momentous occasions. And when we and our best friends were planning a 50th wedding anniversary meal, we came here and had a wonderful, almost 4-hour lunch on the patio.Everything is wonderful at Chez Francois, from the ambience, to the exquisite food and drink! We look forward to celebrating many more occasions here.

As always, the food was excellent, the service excellent! This is truly a wonderful place and the food is superb. We also like the face that so many of the selections are gluten free as well as the delicious bread!! We have celiac disease and really good restaurants that know how to do gluten free without cross contamination are rare. This is the very best!!!

L'Auberge Chez Francois is a wonderful restaurant for any special occasion - anniversary, birthday, or just a business meal or a night on othe town. The menu is very creative, the wine list is very large, the service is attentive without being too intrusive, and the ambiance is wonderful. We truly appreciate our special occasions at L'Auberge Chez Francois.